Ford Motor Company

Cybersecurity Architect – Embedded Security Mitigations

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DearbornMissouriUnited States

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Salary

💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Architect and implement production-ready security mitigations within Classic AUTOSAR.
  • Maintain a high level of hands-on involvement by writing and reviewing complex embedded code in C and C++.
  • Partner with and guide Embedded Security Engineers (GSR) to execute technical roadmaps and deliver robust, reusable software components.
  • Drive creation of reusable deliverables (source libraries, prebuilt artifacts, and test suites) with clear APIs, versioning strategy, and integration guidance for ECU teams.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for mitigation implementations.
  • Ensure implementations align with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity engineering needs.
  • Use GitHub for version control, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • Manage technical debt, feature backlogs, and sprint planning productively within Jira.
  • Coordinate with systems engineering, validation, and platform teams to enable seamless integration of security controls across a diverse set of ECUs.
  • Collaborate with Verification & Validation teams to develop and execute security focused test plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
  • 10+ years of technical leadership experience in embedded software development for automotive applications.
  • Fluency in both Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR architecture and integration practices.
  • Proven expertise in at least 2 of the following AUTOSAR implementation/tool ecosystems: Vector (DaVinci), ETAS, Elektrobit.
  • Advanced proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems with a strong focus on secure coding practices.
  • Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded systems debugging tools.
  • Working knowledge of Python and Java for automation, tooling, and/or supporting development.
  • Working knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229-1) and ISO/SAE 21434.
  • Strong background in automotive cybersecurity regulations, data protection standards, and industry-relevant security protocols (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP29 R.155/R.156, GDPR, IEEE, IETF, NIST), with a history of applying these in vehicle development contexts.
  • Solid understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.
  • Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, hashing, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and X.509 digital certificates.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences and work effectively in cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
  • Demonstrated experience working productively within Jira for task management and project tracking.
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++Classic AUTOSARAdaptive AUTOSARPythonJavaembedded systems debuggingsecure coding practicescryptography fundamentalsISO/SAE 21434
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunicationcollaborationdebuggingproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkguidanceplanningexecutionadaptability